Founded in 2008 by Sandeep Jain as a side project, Geeks for Geeks has grown into a leading platform providing affordable, high-quality interview preparation materials and tutorials for engineering students and tech professionals. From its humble beginnings, Geeks for Geeks has scaled to a team of over 400 employees, driven by a mission to solve problems for the tech community and make learning accessible to all.
As Geeks for Geeks expanded, the need for efficient, reliable HR and payroll solutions became critical. The company experimented with various people management and HR software but found them lacking in key areas. Around 2018, inspired by Zoho’s reputation for building world-class products tailored to Indian businesses, Geeks for Geeks decided to try Zoho’s suite. Today, they use Zoho People, Zoho Expense, Zoho Click, Zoho Workplace, and, most importantly, Zoho Payroll.
Initially, payroll processing at Geeks for Geeks was a time-consuming and error-prone task. The accounts and finance team, consisting of three members, managed payroll using Excel sheets. Preparing documents and processing salaries began in the second week of each month, taking up to seven to eight hours per cycle. This manual approach increased the risk of human error and inefficiencies, especially when handling leave deductions, reimbursements, and statutory compliance.
Implementing Zoho Payroll transformed the payroll process at Geeks for Geeks.
Time saved: Payroll processing time reduced from seven to eight hours to just one to two hours per month, freeing up the finance team for more strategic tasks.
Automation: Leave deductions, reimbursements, and final settlements are now automated, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
Comprehensive reporting: Features like graphical salary expense breakdowns, instant generation of statutory reports (such as Form 24Q), and seamless integration with reimbursement modules have streamlined compliance and reporting.
Role-based access: Admins can assign access for approving reimbursements and proofs, ensuring secure and efficient workflow management.
Zoho Payroll’s user-friendly design and robust features have greatly enhanced the experience for both employees and administrators.
Mobile accessibility: The Zoho Payroll mobile app allows employees to access payslips, submit IT proofs, and download Form 16 anytime, anywhere.
Paperless operations: Employees can submit bills and proofs digitally, supporting the company’s move towards complete digitization.
Transparency: Employees can easily review salary components, deductions, and benefits, ensuring clarity and trust.
Support: The Zoho support team is responsive and resolves issues within 24 hours, earning a 5/5 rating from the Geeks for Geeks team.
Geeks for Geeks continues to benefit from Zoho Payroll’s efficiency, reliability, and scalability. The company is confident that Zoho will support its future growth and evolving needs, helping maintain smooth payroll operations as the organization expands. With Zoho, Geeks for Geeks is well-equipped to focus on its core mission, empowering the tech community, while payroll and HR processes run seamlessly in the background.